ARABESQUE ACADEMY
Luna of Cairo Workshop
Luna of Cairo in Canada:
Toronto: July 19, 2013
Montreal: July 20-22, 2013
Luna is an American belly dancer living and working in Cairo. She is the latest addition to the Cairo dance scene, and performs daily on the Nile Memphis. Luna also makes regular appearances at weddings and corporate events. In 2008, Luna left New York City on a Fulbright scholarship to write a book about dance in Egypt. While conducting research, she was presented with opportunities to dance at 5-star resorts across the country. She has since become one of the most sought-after dancers in Cairo. Due to her authentic Egyptian style, technical precision and stage presence, Luna was contracted at the Semiramis Hotel in 2010. She is currently contracted at the Nile Memphis. See Luna's full bio below.
See Luna's blog Kisses from Kairo ** Luna's Dance performance on TV: here
Dance performance live improv: here ** French documentary (she comes on at 3:28) here
Toronto: July 19, 2013
Montreal: July 20-22, 2013
Luna is an American belly dancer living and working in Cairo. She is the latest addition to the Cairo dance scene, and performs daily on the Nile Memphis. Luna also makes regular appearances at weddings and corporate events. In 2008, Luna left New York City on a Fulbright scholarship to write a book about dance in Egypt. While conducting research, she was presented with opportunities to dance at 5-star resorts across the country. She has since become one of the most sought-after dancers in Cairo. Due to her authentic Egyptian style, technical precision and stage presence, Luna was contracted at the Semiramis Hotel in 2010. She is currently contracted at the Nile Memphis. See Luna's full bio below.
See Luna's blog Kisses from Kairo ** Luna's Dance performance on TV: here
Dance performance live improv: here ** French documentary (she comes on at 3:28) here
July 19, 2013
7:00-9:00pm
Egyptian Shabi Styling & Choreography
A dance from the lower class neighborhoods of Cairo that has become extremely popular and high in demand. Learn about this funky, heavy and unique style with Luna, as well as the meaning of important hand gestures. You will also learn a new choreography!
PRICE:
$75 Adv./$90 Door - Limit of 30 people
at METRO MOVEMENT STUDIO: 833 Broadview Ave. (Danforth & Broadview)
See map here
Luna's Biography
Luna is an American belly dancer living and working in Cairo. She is the latest addition to the Cairo
dance scene, and performs daily on the Nile Memphis. Luna also makes regular appearances at weddings and corporate events.
In 2008, Luna left New York City on a Fulbright scholarship to write a book about dance in Egypt. While conducting research,
she was presented with opportunities to dance at 5-star resorts across the country. She has since become one of the most
sought-after dancers in Cairo. Due to her authentic Egyptian style, technical precision and stage presence, Luna was
contracted at the Semiramis Hotel in 2010. She is currently contracted at the Nile Memphis. Luna also makes regular
appearances at other 5-star venues, and has been featured on Egypt's 24/7 belly dance TV channel "El-Tet." Most recently,
Luna has appeared in the movie "Mamaleek," as well as in the music videos of some of Egypt's most popular singers,
including Higazi Mitqal. Additionally, Luna is a teacher at Cairo's newest dance festival Salamat Masr, which is
organized by Hassan Ali every year.In addition to her dancing, Luna holds a Masters degree in Middle Eastern Studies
from Harvard University, where she studied radical Islamist movements in the Arab world. She is fluent in Egyptian Arabic,
Spanish, and English, and holds a B.A. in journalism and political science.